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Jimmer Fredette Retires, Concluding a Trailblazing Basketball Career

Fredette's journey spanned collegiate stardom, NBA play, international dominance, and pivotal contributions to 3x3 basketball's global rise.

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American men's 3x3 basketball player Jimmer Fredette poses for a portrait during the Team USA media summit ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics, at an event in New York, U.S., April 17, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Overview

  • Jimmer Fredette, 36, announced his retirement from basketball on April 23, 2025, reflecting on a career that took him from Glens Falls, NY, to the global stage.
  • Fredette became a household name during his 2010-11 college season at BYU, leading the nation in scoring with 28.9 points per game and earning AP Player of the Year honors.
  • Drafted 10th overall in 2011, he played six NBA seasons before excelling overseas, including a 2017 Chinese Basketball Association MVP award and record-setting 70- and 75-point games.
  • Transitioning to 3x3 basketball, Fredette helped Team USA secure gold at the 2022 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup and 2023 Pan American Games, earning USA Basketball's 3x3 Male Athlete of the Year in 2023.
  • His final competitive appearance came at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where an early injury left Team USA competing shorthanded in the 3x3 tournament.